Course Overview:

This Driver CPC module focuses on Safe Loading — one of the most critical responsibilities for professional drivers. Whether you’re transporting pallets, plant, containers, or general goods, securing your load properly can be the difference between a safe journey and a serious incident.

This course explains the legal duties, best practices, and common pitfalls around load security, helping drivers understand their role in preventing accidents, protecting other road users, and maintaining compliance with DVSA and operator licence conditions.

What You’ll Learn:

• The legal responsibilities of the driver, operator, and loader

• Key regulations: DVSA load security guidelines, Health & Safety at Work Act, Road Traffic Act

• Understanding load types and vehicle characteristics

• Methods of securing loads: restraints, straps, nets, curtainsiders

• Recognising overloaded or unstable vehicles

• The impact of poor loading on vehicle handling and braking

• Load shift prevention in curtain-sided and flatbed vehicles

• Roadside checks and enforcement: what DVSA officers look for

• Real-world case studies: fines, prohibitions, and incidents

Who Should Attend:

• HGV, LGV, and PCV drivers (new and experienced)

• Forklift operators and warehouse staff involved in loading vehicles

• Transport managers and compliance officers

Course Benefits:

• Learn how to spot unsafe loads before leaving the yard

• Reduce risk of load-related accidents, fines, or vehicle damage

• Understand your legal duties and how to meet them

• Protect your Operator Licence and company reputation

• Gain confidence in reporting unsafe practices